Letting Go Again: A Birth Mother's Tale of Adoption, Reunion, Separation and Growth

This is a dramatic and complex story in which mother and daughter are challenged on almost every level by the harrowing choice Kimberly made to give up her child. Intense guilt, self-punishment, and the heavy burden of regret and loss color Kimberly’s actions. She reveals how every cell in her body wants a loving connection with her daughter and the lengths she goes to make that happen. Sadly, blame, the years of separation and lack of shared history, thwart their efforts to heal their relationship.

As they both struggle with their complicated feelings it becomes clear that this is far from the stereotypical tale of redemption and reunion that Hollywood likes to portray. At times uncomfortable, at times poignant, this book is a searing account of one woman’s experience with adoption, reunion, separation and growth, which also raises important questions about motherhood, the effects of adoption, and our definition of family. In so doing it also challenges our perceptions about mother-daughter relationships, acceptance, surrender, and the true nature of love that finds the strength to let go… again. All proceeds from this book will go to support The Hanai Foundation.